All of these shows began previews on Broadway but never made it to opening night.

Ellen Greene in Rachael Lily Rosenbloom and Don't You Ever Forget ItFriedman-Abeles/New York Public Library

We all know the Broadway shows that run for years and years, like ThePhantom of the Opera or Chicago, but sometimes Broadway shows are more short-lived—sometimes they don’t even make it to opening night. As any theatre super-fan can tell you, some of Broadway’s shortest runs remain fans’ favorite shows, and catching a legendary production during a brief run can lead to major bragging rights in theatre circles.